Tag: Namibia
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MARCH 31, 2014 | for HIV/AIDS
TeachAids used to promote deeper understanding of HIV among students in Namibia
Like many countries, Namibia implements widespread AIDS education efforts. However, this does not always translate into people getting tested to know their status and help halt the spread of HIV. One public health educator, Havelinus N. Shemuketa, wanted to understand what factors might be contributing to low testing rates in his community. Shemuketa conducted an independent...
FEBRUARY 27, 2012 | for HIV/AIDS
Peace Corps Volunteers use TeachAids to dispel misconceptions in rural Namibia
In a small, rural farm community of approximately 500 people located in the Hardap Region, residents live several hours away from the nearest town in Namibia. In this community, secondary school volunteer teachers sought TeachAids materials after recognizing that the link between awareness and knowledge gains were broken. While students were aware of basic HIV and AIDS related...
